How old is my V70 battery?

missouri-man · Aug 16th, 2010, 21:19

Just bought a 2003 V70 D5 and it is fitted with a Volvo battery.

The battery has the following embossed on the top:
H3B3852830804

I like to replace the battery every 4-5 years but the service history on this car is unclear;
the cost of a regular replacement easily out-wieghs the inconvenience of a flat battery.

Jim314 · Aug 17th, 2010, 15:59

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Originally Posted by missouri-man

Just bought a 2003 V70 D5 and it is fitted with a Volvo battery.

The battery has the following embossed on the top:
H3B3852830804

I like to replace the battery every 4-5 years but the service history on this car is unclear;
the cost of a regular replacement easily out-wieghs the inconvenience of a flat battery.

Now that the battery is placed in the rear cargo area the lifetime is greatly increased. My 2004 V70 petrol 170 was bought new in Sept 2003 and it still has the original battery at 45,000 miles. The battery seems OK. I added some distilled water a couple of years ago, but the plates were still covered in acid.

Georgey dee · Aug 17th, 2010, 19:15

If it gives a good turn over then it doesn't really matter. Just be ready to replace around winter time

Fordy · Aug 17th, 2010, 19:37

My 2001 V70 battery failed last summer at circa 150k miles.

The battery was Volvo branded but my car was fleet maintained until I got it at 90k and had never seen a Volvo dealer, so I believe it was the original.

A motor factors shop tested the old one; ok on a meter, dead cell on a hydrometer. New battery was less than £50.

Aug 16th, 2010, 21:19	#1
missouri-man New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2010 23:22 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kettering	How old is my V70 battery? Just bought a 2003 V70 D5 and it is fitted with a Volvo battery. The battery has the following embossed on the top: H3B3852830804 I like to replace the battery every 4-5 years but the service history on this car is unclear; the cost of a regular replacement easily out-wieghs the inconvenience of a flat battery.

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Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	If it gives a good turn over then it doesn't really matter. Just be ready to replace around winter time __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

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Aug 17th, 2010, 19:37	#4
Fordy Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2013 18:01 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Milton Keynes View Photos By: Fordy	My 2001 V70 battery failed last summer at circa 150k miles. The battery was Volvo branded but my car was fleet maintained until I got it at 90k and had never seen a Volvo dealer, so I believe it was the original. A motor factors shop tested the old one; ok on a meter, dead cell on a hydrometer. New battery was less than £50.

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